Mussels in Rich Tomato Broth |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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taken from a magazine called Super Food Ideas Ingredients:
2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
2 spanish onions, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, crushed |
1 pinch saffron threads soaked in 1 tblsp hot water |
1 kg mussels, scrubbed, beards removed |
2 cups tomato juice |
1 cup dry white wine |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind |
3 tablespoons basil, chopped |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in wok over medium heat.
2. Add onions and garlic, stir fry for 3 minutes or till onions are golden.
3. Add saffron mixture and stirfry for 2 minutes more.
4. Add mussels, juice, wine, sugar, lemon rind.
5. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.
6. Discard any unopened mussels.
7. Stir in basil and serve.
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